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Roman, Sestertius
Roman, Sestertius
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Roman, Sestertius

Artist
Date211–207 BCE
Mediummetal with modern gilding
Dimensions1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank E. Heywood
Object number1920.58
DescriptionRepublican coin; obv: Helmeted head of Roma to r.; behind IIS (denomination)
rev. Dioscuri on horseback; above, a star; in exergue ROMA,
modern gilding
ProvenanceGift, Mrs. Frank E. Heywood, Worcester
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